The Greek Red Cross is warning the public about injuries from the invasive pufferfish species spreading in Greek waters, offering guidance on how to respond to potentially serious bites.

Fishermen report a sharp increase in the presence of invasive Pufferfish, with large catches recorded in several Greek seas and calls for stronger control measures

The invasive pufferfish species is spreading across Greece, damaging fisheries and raising concerns over marine ecosystems, while authorities explore measures to control its population

Scientists say the invasive species has raised unnecessary concern among swimmers, while warning that its spread is affecting marine ecosystems and fisheries across the Mediterranean

The pufferfish is an invasive species that, having entered the Mediterranean from the Suez Canal, continuously gains ground as it multiplies rapidly and has no natural predators

Want to fill your stomach and help the environment while on holiday in Greece? Then it might be time to sample some of the Med's tasty invasive species- the lionfish or blue crab.